A woman cries at a makeshift memorial for Armenians killed during the military conflict with Azerbaijan over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, outside the Armenian embassy in Moscow. AFP
A woman cries at a makeshift memorial for Armenians killed during the military conflict with Azerbaijan over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, outside the Armenian embassy in Moscow. AFP
US actor Tom Cruise (C) jumps between two taxiboats during the shooting of the film "Mission Impossible: Lybra" in Venice. AFP
US actor Tom Cruise (C) jumps between two taxiboats during the shooting of the film "Mission Impossible: Lybra" in Venice. AFP
A man walks past a mural by the artist who goes by the name "Pure Genius" depicting US President Donald Trump as the Grim Reaper on a wall on Houston Street in New York City. The latest numbers are showing coronavirus cases continued spiking in much of the United States. AFP
A man walks past a mural by the artist who goes by the name "Pure Genius" depicting US President Donald Trump as the Grim Reaper on a wall on Houston Street in New York City. The latest numbers are showing coronavirus cases continued spiking in much of the United States. AFP
Two men attempt to bring down a wall during clashes between youths in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria following the ongoing demonstrations against the unjustly brutality of the Nigerian Police Force Unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). AFP
Two men attempt to bring down a wall during clashes between youths in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria following the ongoing demonstrations against the unjustly brutality of the Nigerian Police Force Unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). AFP
Nigerian Police fire teargas at people during clashes between youths in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria following the ongoing demonstrations against the unjustly brutality of the Nigerian Police Force Unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). AFP
Nigerian Police fire teargas at people during clashes between youths in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria following the ongoing demonstrations against the unjustly brutality of the Nigerian Police Force Unit, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). AFP
Pro-democracy activists flash three-fingered salutes while listening to the national anthem outside Siam Paragon, one of the largest shopping malls, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a request to recall Parliament for a special session to deal with the political pressures from ongoing anti-government protests. The Cabinet at its weekly meeting approved the request, which calls for a non-voting session on Oct. 26-27. AP Photo
Pro-democracy activists flash three-fingered salutes while listening to the national anthem outside Siam Paragon, one of the largest shopping malls, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a request to recall Parliament for a special session to deal with the political pressures from ongoing anti-government protests. The Cabinet at its weekly meeting approved the request, which calls for a non-voting session on Oct. 26-27. AP Photo
A man wearing a protective face mask looks on during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Moscow, Russia. REUTERS
A man wearing a protective face mask looks on during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Moscow, Russia. REUTERS
A person uses an extinguisher towards a burning paper-made globe during a demonstration against the fossil fuel industry, in front of the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Frankfurt, Germany. REUTERS
A person uses an extinguisher towards a burning paper-made globe during a demonstration against the fossil fuel industry, in front of the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Frankfurt, Germany. REUTERS

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World in focus - best photos for October 21, 2020

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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October 21, 2020

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Test

Director: S Sashikanth

Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan

Star rating: 2/5

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WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?

1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull

2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight

3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge

4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own

5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed

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If you go

The flights

There are direct flights from Dubai to Sofia with FlyDubai (www.flydubai.com) and Wizz Air (www.wizzair.com), from Dh1,164 and Dh822 return including taxes, respectively.

The trip

Plovdiv is 150km from Sofia, with an hourly bus service taking around 2 hours and costing $16 (Dh58). The Rhodopes can be reached from Sofia in between 2-4hours.

The trip was organised by Bulguides (www.bulguides.com), which organises guided trips throughout Bulgaria. Guiding, accommodation, food and transfers from Plovdiv to the mountains and back costs around 170 USD for a four-day, three-night trip.

 

Joker: Folie a Deux

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Brendan Gleeson

Director: Todd Phillips 

Rating: 2/5

The Details

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Produced by: Carnival Cinemas, Zee Studios
Directed by: Anubhav Sinha
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Sayani Gupta, Zeeshan Ayyub
Our rating: 4/5 

MATCH INFO

What: India v Afghanistan, first Test
When: Starts Thursday
Where: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengalaru

While you're here
Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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The specs
  • Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
  • Power: 640hp
  • Torque: 760nm
  • On sale: 2026
  • Price: Not announced yet
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